For July, I am going to do the Wednesday post theme differently. Instead of picking a particular sort or topic of images to share, I am going to pick a series of books to feature. This month, I’m choosing the Darcy Family Holidays series for two reasons. First, it is the book bundle I have on sale this month so it’s a great time to pick it up if you haven’t already added it to your collection. And second, book four in this series will be published in August, and I’d like to spend some time celebrating the series as I am deep in editing and publishing details. 🙂
We’ll start with book 1, Two Days before Christmas.
I chose this image because the rather long excerpt below is of a conversation that takes place in a library.
“Am I being a fool?”
Richard shook his head. “No.”
Darcy looked at him, hoping that his cousin would elaborate on his reply.
“What can I tell you that you do not already know?”
“Her family is ridiculous,” Darcy said.
“And so is Aunt Catherine.”
“Her father’s estate is mismanaged.”
“That is not Miss Elizabeth’s doing,” Richard replied with a smile. “Her father has an estate; that is the relevant point — she is a gentleman’s daughter.”
“But she has little to bring with her to a marriage.”
“Besides herself,” Richard countered. “Is Pemberley in need of funds?”
“No, but she will likely bring her younger sisters with her — all three of them, hoping to be thrown into the paths of wealthy gentlemen. Silly younger sisters.” Darcy shook his head at the thought.
Richard grimaced. “That could be a problem, but is it great enough to require that you give up Miss Elizabeth to another?”
Darcy scrubbed his face again. “No. I have argued all these points over and over, and the answer is always the same.”
Richard cocked a brow. “A fool does not put so much thought into a decision, does he?”
Darcy shook his head. “I suppose not.”
“Then marry her. Claim some happiness for yourself.”
“Darcy, I had heard you were here,” Lord Matlock said as he entered the library through the door that led to his study. “To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?” He tipped his head and surveyed Darcy from head to toe just as Richard had done.
“He’s getting married,” Richard replied.
[from Two Days Before Christmas]
Love the pic. It would have been my favorite room too!
Yes! I could spend all day in that room 🙂
I love that picture and I want that room and the library and the books. LOL! Heavy sigh. That excerpt was hilarious. Live it to Richard. I love that guy. I wish you well in the editing. Blessings.
I’m glad you enjoyed all of that. 🙂 It’s a great room. And I do love writing stories with Richard in them. He can be such fun!